Fig and Walnut Bread

Ingredients

• Walnuts (1/2 cup, chopped)
• Dried figs (1 cup, chopped)
• Milk (1/2 cup)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Eggs (2)
• Granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
• Unsalted butter (1/2 cup, softened)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
• All (purpose flour - 2 cups)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped figs and walnuts.
7. Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and serve the fig and walnut bread as desired.